20 films that prove Saoirse Ronan is Hollywood’s new prodigy

At just 23 years old, Saoirse Ronan already has an impressive career behind her. With three Oscar nominations already under her belt, including one for this year’s Best Actress award for her role in Greta Gerwig’s Lady Bird, the young Irish-American actress with piercing blue eyes and a hardened temperament has proved herself to be a cinematic genius that Hollywood can’t get enough of. From Wes Anderson to Peter Jackson and Joe Wright, countless directors have succumbed to her hypnotic talent, showcased perfectly in her latest film Lady Bird. As a rebellious, ambitious teenager, the actress incarnates the conflicted yet charming character torn between societal codes, familial pressures and her dreams. As the film (which has five Oscar nominations) opens in French theaters today, we chart Saoirse Ronan’s top 20 films so far.

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I Could Never Be Your Woman by Amy Heckerling (2007) Photo: MGM/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock